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Chapter on Cyprus Environmental Laws

host — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:22:00 GMT

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Environment Law 2012. A practical insight to cross-border Environment Law

Chapter on Cyprus Insurance Law

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:38:00 GMT

Cyprus maintains a highly developed insurance sector which is growing alongside the banking and international investment business. All insurance business, except for the Social Insurance Scheme which is operated by the Cyprus government, is operated by the private sector, comprising nearly 50 insurance/reinsurance undertakings incorporated in Cyprus: Cyprus benefits from a sound legal and regulatory framework, safeguarding insurance/reinsurance operations through efficient supervisory and monitoring bodies.

Michalis Kyriakides addresses LARNAKA 21 - EMBRACING THE FUTURE on Larnaca’s prospects as an IBC.

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Mr Michalis Kyriakides, Head of the Corporate Practice of Harris Kyriakides LLC, has featured as a speaker in the conference LARNAKA 21 - EMBRACING THE FUTURE. The conference was held at “Ktima Makenzy” in Larnaca and was organised by the Municipality of Larnaka, the Larnaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Larnaka Tourism Βoard. Bank of Cyprus was the main sponsor of the conference. In the course of the conference, Mr Kyriakides addressed the audience on issues related to the repositioning of Larnaka as an International Business Centre. Esteemed Cypriot and foreign speakers have presented the major projects that have or will change the face of Larnaka, including the new airport, the redevelopment of the port and marina and sporting facilities. There were also talks on Larnaka’s prospects as ‘the eastern European gateway’ – how the projects will impact on Larnaka’s image, what they will offer to tourists and the economic perspective. Parallel to the Larnaka 21 conference, the LCCPP Forum III has also taken place and featured expert foreign speakers who covered Larnaka’s past. Topics included various significant archaeological sites such as the Bamboula Ancient Harbour of Kition and the ancient Phoenician ports, pottery of the Phoenician era, and cultural aspects such as cruise tourism and the impact of tourism on the city. Click Here to view the programme of the conference. Click here to view the various presentations of the conference.

Housing Amnesty: New legislation on issuance of title deeds for properties in Cyprus

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:50:00 GMT

Client Alert: Applications for a leave for enforcement of judgement in civil litigation

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:39:00 GMT

According to the decision issued by the Famagusta District Court on January 29, 2010 in the case Barcleys Bank Plc v G.M. Papayiannis Properties Limited a.o., Case No. 368/1995, applications concerning leave for enforcement (also known as applications for renewal of judgment) which need to be submitted in order to enable the enforcement measures to proceed when ten years after the issuance of the judgment have elapsed, shall now be made by summons and not without notice (ex parte).

Client Alert: Extension of judgment validity period

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:29:00 GMT

Following an amendment in the Civil Procedure Rules, the period on which a judgment issued by the Court can form the basis of enforcement proceedings has been extended from 6 to 10 years.

Client Alert: Important Revisions Of The Cyprus Companies Law (CAP.113)

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:11:00 GMT

This Client Alert explains the amendments of Cyprus Companies Law (Cap. 113) in regard to various matters, such as the common seal, financial assistance, pledges, redeemable shares, conversion of shares and other matters.

Client Alert: Modernisation Of Mortgage Laws In Cyrpus

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:08:00 GMT

This Client Alert discusses amendments on the laws governing mortgage of immovable property in Cyprus, principally in relation to the ability of the mortgagor to shift between financial institutions and regulating the fees which must be paid when mortgages are moved from one financial institution to another.

Client Alert: Stamp Duty On Patent Filings

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:03:00 GMT

This Client Alert refers to a new circular which has been issued by the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of Cyprus, setting out a process as from January 1st, 2010, in regard to payment of stamp duty for documentation filed in the Patent Department.

Chapter on Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Cyprus

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:15:00 GMT

The enforcement of foreign awards in Cyprus has now become particularly significant in international business. This is attributed to the consideration of Cyprus Companies as a prime corporate vehicle for asset management. On this Chapter, you can read the basic guidelines on the applicable rules in Cyprus on the enforcement of judgments obtained outside of Cyprus as well as the commencement of protective or provisional measures in Cyprus pending the grant of a judgment award in a foreign jurisdiction.

Client Alert: Reduction of the cheques’ validity period duration

host — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:34:00 GMT

Following the decision of the Commission of the Cyprus Clearance Office, from the 1st of March 2011, the duration of the validity period of cheques is reduced from 6 to 3 months since the date of their issuance.

Mergers and Acquisitions Review

host — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:23:00 GMT

Harris Kyriakides LLC has had an impressive 2010, with its M&A deals achieving an aggregate value of €800m. Harris Kyriakides LLC is one of the most active M&A law firms in Cyprus.Building on almost four decades of experience, the firm’s corporate team regularly advises major international and domestic clients, private equity players, corporate groups, banks and management on the leading transactions in the Cyprus market. Click here to view the entire text of the publication.

Chapter on Cyprus Arbitration Laws

host — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:22:00 GMT

International arbitrations in Cyprus are governed by the International Arbitration in Commercial Matters Law 1987 (IACM or the Law). Cyprus has also signed the New York Convention on the 29th December 1980 and incorporated its main provisions in the IACM.

Chapter on Cyprus Telecoms and Media Laws

host — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:14:00 GMT

Following public consultations and public hearings, Cyprus undertook all necessary initiatives in order to complete the liberalisation process in the telecommunications sector and the harmonisation with the acquis communautaire during 2002 and 2003.

Chapter on Cyprus Media Laws

host — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:27:00 GMT

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Telecommunication Laws and Regulations 2011. A practical insight to cross-border telecommunication laws and regulations

Chapter on Cyprus Telecommunications Laws

host — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:51:00 GMT

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Telecommunication Laws and Regulations 2009. A practical insight to cross-border Telecommunication Laws and Regulations.